Hospitals named top performers
Two Pasco County hospitals were named among the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission.
The Medical Center of Trinity was named as a top performing hospital for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, and stroke.
The Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point was recognized for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
To be recognized as a top performer on key quality measures, an organization must meet 95 percent or more on performance thresholds on accountability measure data.
Pharmacists earn certification
Three Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point pharmacists received certification in pharmacotherapy by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. All three pharmacists passed a rigorous certification exam by the BPS.
Jessica Chan, Tamara Richards and Nicholas Rigopoulos apply their specialized knowledge of medications, and work directly and collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health professionals to ensure that the medications prescribed for patients contribute to the best possible health outcomes.
The pharmacists evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient’s medications by assessing and recognizing the status of the patient’s treated and untreated health problems, and consult with the patient’s physicians to select the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs.
